Lose 10 Pounds By Summer

You can achieve a safe weight loss of one to three pounds a week.  All you need is a plan!

Making Calories Count

Whether you want to lose weight or tone up, the first step is healthy eating. Grabbing a low-fat bran muffin at the coffee shop won’t help because they are loaded with sugar and sodium and have little nutritional value. For the same 350 calories, you can have a meal that packs a nutritional punch with an egg scramble and fruit. Making healthy food choices throughout the day will fuel your workout and balance your hormones and insulin for effective fat loss.  Getting the most out of your calories also reduces food cravings because you’ll feel satiated and less likely to “cheat”.

Exercise

You don’t have to join a boot camp to see results but finding a type of exercise that you enjoy is important.  The options are endless. Every city has a gym and community classes that offer many fitness programs.  If you’d rather work out in private, you can turn your living room in to a gym with a DVD or On Demand TV fitness program.  If you need something more gentle on the body, try walking, biking, or yoga.  Experts agree that physical activity does not have to be vigorous, and recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily, or on most days of the week.

Consistency

Crash diets may result in quick weight loss, but it can’t be maintained. For one, they throw off the hormone imbalance and metabolism. Another mistake is to eat well through the week then over indulging on the weekends thinking it will all even out. It won’t. Consistency is key.  Controlling your daily calorie intake and sticking with nutrient rich foods will ensure a steady weight loss that can be maintained for the long term.

Sticking to an exercise plan is also key. This builds strength, stamina, and also helps your continually burn calories throughout your day.  If you are just incorporating exercise in your life, you’ll find that sticking to a regular routine gets easier and easier.

Burning the calories to successfully lose weight by summer is a simple matter of sticking to your plan.  If you haven’t outsourced your nutrition to Chef by Request, then be sure to keep a food journal to track your calories.  Get a friend to join you in exercising to keep you motivated, studies show that people that have an exercise buddy are more than twice as likely to stay with a new program.  A better body for summer is within reach. We know you can do it!